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The South African u17 boys’ and girls’ teams will have their sights set on securing places in the finals of the Dato Mirnawan Cup when they return to turf action on Saturday.

The international tournament, which is being hosted in Kuala Lumpur, wraps up with the title games being played on Sunday morning.

Both South African teams are in with a shot at playing for the titles, but they’ll need positive results on Saturday to make it there.

Their recent performances have been promising, with both sides performing better than the teams of 2024.

Boys’ Recap 

The boys’ outfit, led by Mohlodi Maseko, and his deputies, Andile Lembethe and Logan Lackey, has impressed immensely.

In their opening match of the tournament, they defeated the Australian Crocs 2-0, thanks to goals by Maseko and Thandanani Zuma.

Their second match against Malaysia Tigers was testing and required the team to dig deep after going down by two goals in the opening chukka.

South Africa, though, turned it around and secured a 4-2 victory, courtesy of a fourth chukka hat-trick by Keegan de Jager, and an earlier strike from Jacques van Dyk.

They had a rest day before facing arguably their toughest challenge, Malaysia Speedy. Ahead of the clash, the hosts were unbeaten, and they had South Africa on the back foot went they took a 1-0 lead into halftime.

De Jager, though, pulled one back for the visitors before the hosts made it 2-1. Soon after that, Maseko was on the scoresheet again, and it ended 2-2.

On Thursday, South Africa bagged another win, defeating Queensland (Australia) 3-1 with goals from Martin de Bruyn, Zuma, and Maseko.

They’re currently second on the log behind Malaysia Speedy, with 10 points. Their final group match will be against Japan on Saturday at 10:00 SAST. A draw would be enough to secure South Africa’s place in Sunday’s final.

Girls’ Recap

The SA u17 girls, who arrived in Malaysia as underdogs, have displayed resilience to put themselves in with a shot at making the final.

At last year’s event, the team qualified for the bronze medal playoff, but they were defeated and had to settle for fourth place.

A lot has changed since then, though, and this year’s team, led by coach Natalie Esteves, has made its mark on the AstroTurf.

 They endured a disappointing start to their campaign, losing 1-3 against Australia (Queensland) last Sunday, but they bounced back to beat the Australia Crocs 1-0, thanks to a strike by Holly Hofmeyr in the third chukka.

On Thursday, the South African side was made to work hard for a 2-2 draw with the Malaysia Tigers.

After opening the scoring early through Anjun Kazie, they surrendered the advantage. SA, though, continued to create goalscoring opportunities, which resulted in Jemma Ferreira netting her first goal of the tournament.

The Tigers kept fighting, however, and were able to breach the South African defensive line for a second time to grab a 2-2 draw.

The task is clear for South Africa: they need to beat the log leaders, Japan, in their final pool match to qualify for Sunday’s final. 

Currently, South Africa is in third place, behind Japan and Queensland, with four points after three matches and a game in hand. They face Japan at 10:00 SAST. 

The winner of the u19 Gauteng Development League (GDL) title will be determined this weekend.

The title race should have concluded last weekend, but heavy rain and waterlogged pitches resulted in several matches being rescheduled.

Catch the action LIVE on SuperSport Schools 

Highlands Park, who are aiming for a third consecutive title, take on the School of Excellence on Saturday, while the current log leaders, Mamelodi Sundowns, tackle Panorama.

Both Sundowns and Highlands Park have 77 points after 33 matches, and both boast identical records of 24 victories, five draws, and four losses.

Sundowns, however, tops the standings with a superior goal difference. They’ve netted an impressive 96 goals while conceding only 23, whereas Highlands Park has scored 67 and allowed 27.

Football is unpredictable, but it would be a big surprise should Sundowns come up short against Panorama because the Roodepoort club has struggled for form in the latter stages of the season. However, only last weekend, Highlands Park lost their lead at the top when they went down to the University of Pretoria (Tuks).

Tuks’ victory over Highlands Park reflected the sentiments expressed by Sundowns’ coach Kristopher Bergman in August when he told SuperSport Schools Plus that no results in the GDL are handed over on a silver platter.

Both Bergman and his Highlands Park counterpart, Sfiso Mnguni, will surely stress that point ahead of their side’s final matches on Saturday

In other games, TS Galaxy faces East Rand Athletic, SuperSport United goes up against Rockefvs, and, on Sunday, Joburg City confronts East Rand Athletic.

FIXTURES 

Saturday, 8 November

11:00
School of Excellence vs Highlands Park, Elandsfontein
Panorama vs Mamelodi Sundowns, Panorama Sports Ground

12:00
Tuks vs Kathorus, Tuks

14:00
TS Galaxy vs East Rand Athletic

16:30
SuperSport United vs Rockefvs, Eskom Megawatt Park

Sunday, 9 November 

11:00
Joburg City vs East Rand Athletic, Greek Sporting Club

u19 GDL Table

Club	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
Mamelodi Sundowns	33	24	5	4	96	23	73	77
Highlands Park	33	24	5	4	67	27	40	77
Randburg	34	20	8	6	70	31	39	68
RESA	34	21	5	8	78	45	33	68
Kaizer Chiefs	34	19	3	12	74	50	24	60
SuperSport United	33	17	9	7	51	31	20	60
Wits Junior	34	14	7	13	63	60	3	49
Kathorus Hyper Academy	33	11	12	10	35	35	0	45
Tuks	32	13	4	15	43	56	-13	43
Jomo Cosmos	34	10	12	12	35	44	-9	42
Panorama	33	12	5	16	47	61	-14	41
Joburg City	33	11	5	17	38	54	-16	38
TS Galaxy	33	10	6	17	36	54	-20	36
Rockefvs	33	10	6	17	41	61	-17	33
School of Excellence	33	9	6	18	48	65	-17	33
Seven’s Academy	34	8	7	19	54	71	-17	31
East Rand Athletic	32	5	7	20	22	54	-32	22
Elspark United	33	3	4	26	23	99	-76	13

 

Following an impressive 3-1 victory over Bolivia in their opening game, the u17 South African national team, known as Amajimbos, was held to a 1-1 draw by the resilient host nation of the u17 FIFA World Cup, Qatar, at the Aspire Zone, in Doha City, on Thursday.

Amajimbos were stunned only three minutes into the contest when Qatar took the lead through Yazan Mohamed.

His strike was a big boost for the home team which had suffered a 0-1 loss to Italy in their opening match on Monday. That same day, South Africa beat Bolivia.

Qatar’s lead didn’t last long, however, with the man of the match, Emile Witbooi, equalising for Amajimbos in the 16th minute.

Despite pressing hard for a win, South Africa was unable to crack the Qatari defence again, with some good opportunities being missed. The hosts, meanwhile, were unable to pose any real threat to goalkeeper Lwandiso Radebe.

Italy moved to the top of the Group A standings after a comprehensive 4-0 win over Bolivia.

It took them until the 35th minute to take the lead against the South Americans, with Simone Lontani netting. Only three minutes later, though, they were two goals to the good, thanks to a Samuele Inacia goal.

Nine minutes after the break, Destiny Elimonghale made it 3-0, and Fabiao Pandolfi delivered the final blow by netting during added time.

The tournament, which features 48 teams for the first time, will see the top two teams from each of the 12 groups progress to the knockout stage. They’ll be joined there by the eight best third-placed teams.

After the draw with Qatar, Amajimbos coach, Vela Khumalo, told SAFA Media that, “It was not the result we were anticipating, but we knew we were playing against the hosts, and we were well aware of how they wanted to play.

“We made our analysis, and this is exactly how we thought they would approach the game. In fact, if you look at the goal that we conceded, it was from our own mistake.

“Other than that, they sat at the back and were hoping to play from transition. Their plan worked. They stuck to it. Congratulations to them.”

Reflecting on his side’s performance, Khumalo continued: “I also think we were not really aggressive or even showed a little bit of individual brilliance. But it was not our day. We were not really on the ball. We got a draw, which we can take and go home.”

South Africa’s final Group A match against Italy takes place on Sunday at the Arrive Zone Pitch, in Doha.

From the moment she first picked up a netball at age 10, Georgia Leppan’s journey has been one marked by passion, perseverance, and promise.

What had begun as a fun way to spend time with friends and burn youthful energy soon grew into a love affair with the sport, one that continues to shape her dreams and drive her forward.

“I think I always loved the sport,” she says, “but I truly fell in love with it when I experienced the cheer of spectators, the close games, and all the emotions that come with being part of a team.”

That feeling, the electric energy of competition and connection, became the heartbeat of Georgia’s netball story.

Watching the 2019 Netball World Cup in Liverpool truly lit a fire within her. Witnessing Bongi Msomi’s 100th test and seeing the passion and dedication of world-class players like Karla Pretorius, Laura Geitz, and Karin Burger gave her a clear vision of the athlete she aspired to become.

“They kept my mind racing, wondering how they got those intercepts — and how I could achieve the same,” she adds.

Over the years, Georgia has proven her versatility on court, seamlessly switching between Goal Defence (GD) and Goal Attack (GA) — a rare combination that speaks to her adaptability and game intelligence.

“I love that my coaches trust me to play in either position,” she says. “That trust gives me confidence. If I have to be totally honest, though, I absolutely love playing Goal Defence; the intercepts and deflections make all the hard work worthwhile. Hearing the crowd cheer for a big defensive moment is one of the best feelings in the world.”

One of her most unforgettable moments came this year when she represented Randpark High’s first team in a nail-biting clash against Garsfontein. The game went into extra time, and Randpark clinched victory by just one goal, earning their place at the SA Schools Nationals for the very first time.

“It was magical,” Georgia recalls. “To be part of that history and to share it with my teammates was heartwarming and surreal.”

Looking ahead, Georgia’s ambitions are sky-high. In the next five years, she envisions herself in Australia or England, training with, or even playing for, one of the elite clubs abroad.

“They’re performing at such high levels, and that’s something I want to be part of,” she says with quiet determination.

For younger players dreaming of following in her footsteps, Georgia’s message is one of resilience and belief:

“Stay committed through the hard times; those moments will shape who you become. Always look to improve and perfect your skill. Leave the bib in a better position than when you found it. The pain you feel now will be nothing compared to the joy and success waiting for you. And remember, you’re part of a team, so you’re never going through anything alone.”

With her unwavering passion, humble confidence, and hunger to grow, Georgia Leppan is destined to become one of South Africa’s most exciting young talents, a name to remember for the future of netball.

North West will head to Bloemfontein for the Khaya Majola Week, which kicks off on 16 December in the City of Roses, not only with a new outlook but also with an almost entirely new team and management.

Duané Bredenkamp is the new head coach of the squad, which features only one returning player, all-rounder Caiden Seleka, who is the younger brother of North West Dragons‘ leg-spinner, Caleb Seleka.

Seleka is joined in the squad by four of his Potchefstroom Gimnasium counterparts, which makes Gimmies the school with the most representatives in the provincial line-up.

That achievement should come as no surprise because Potch Gim dominated both the North West 50-over and Switch Schools SA20 – Volume Two competitions, winning both.

Alongside Seleka, Christivan Coetzer would’ve most likely been one the first names written down on the selectors’ team sheets. He’s enjoyed a dream year and his appearance at the Khaya Majola Week is likely to be the first of two years in the North West u19 side because he is in Grade 11.

Coetzer has put together a spectacular year, accumulating seven centuries, which includes a 150 in a Schools SA20 outing. Those achievements make him a player to watch in Bloemfontein.

Henré Cronje, Tlhoni Thabatha, who is also a gifted rugby player, and Jahndré Coetzee are the other Gimmies’ players in the squad.

Potchefstroom Volkskool owns the second-most players in the 14-player line-up. The talented Louis van Wyk, also the Volkies‘ captain, cracked the nod, along with Temba Sontjane and the promising spin bowler, Olefa Padi.

Olebogang Scott, from the Ikageng Hub, which borders Potchefstroom, is the ninth player from the North West city to be selected

Hoërskool Rustenburg stalwart, Callie Fryer, cracked the nod, too. He’s an exciting prospect, who, at just 16 years of age, represented SA u19 against England at the beginning of the year. His Rusties‘ teammate, Marnus de Witt, joins Fryer in the side.

Hoërskool Wesvalia‘s Eduard Dreyer follows in his older brother, Marneau Dreyer‘s footsteps. It’s been a fantastic 2025 for the younger Dreyer, who also represented the province at the Craven Week in Middelburg during the July holidays.

While Dreyer is the sole representative from his side, Ophile Rangwaga, from the Impala Hub, and Prince Marumagae, from the Matlosana Hub, are also the lone players selected from their teams.

Pablo Molebatsi, Rangwaga’s teammate at Ikageng, is part of a three-man non-travelling reserve list. He was part of the team in 2024 but missed out this time around.

The other non-travelling reserves are Johandré Jacobs (Potchefstroom Gimnasium) and Ethan Walker (Wesvalia).

NORTH WEST SQUAD

Christivan Coetzer (Potchefstroom Gimnasium), Olebogang Scott (Ikageng Hub), Eduard Dreyer (Wesvalia), Louis van Wyk (Potchefstroom Volkskool), Caiden Seleka (Potchefstroom Gimnasium), Temba Sontjane (Potchefstroom Volkskool), Prince Marumagae (Matlosana Hub), Callie Fryer (Hoërskool Rustenburg), Omphile Rangwaga (Impala Hub), Jahndré Coetzee (Potchefstroom Gimnasium), Olefa Padi (Potchefstroom Volkskool), Tlhoni Thabatha (Potchefstroom Gimnasium), Henré Cronje (Potchefstroom Gimnasium), Marnus de Witt (Hoërskool Rustenburg)

Management 

Head Coach – Duané Bredenkamp
Assistant Coach – Corné April
Team Manager – Oupa Mongale

Thirteen players from nine schools make up the Northern Cape u19 squad for the Khaya Majola Week, which takes place in Bloemfontein from 16 to 21 December.

Hoërskool Diamantveld has the highest representation, with four players in the line-up.

The Northern Cape Switch Schools SA20 champion, Hoërskool Kalahari, has two players in the squad, and the other seven schools have one each.

Roy Adams, of St Patrick’s CBC, is the head coach.

Diamantveld pace bowlers, Benjamin Potgieter and Danie van der Merwe, were also members of the Northern Cape side in 2024.

Van Der Merwe has recorded 6/148 across 42 overs in five matches for the Northern Cape provincial side thus far. His economy rate of 3.52 runs per over is an impressive feat in the 50-over format in which the Khaya Majola Week is played.

Diamantveld all-rounder, Nathan Baird, also returns for a second year in the provincial team. He enjoyed strong success in 40 overs last year, capturing 14/151.

St Boniface High all-rounder, Tebogo Mgobo, is the fourth of five returning players. In 2024, he picked up 7/125 in 50 overs, with his economy rate of 2.49 runs per over catching the eye. The ability to stifle scoring often leads to wickets in the limited overs form of the game.

The other returning player is Northern Cape High‘s Luqman Gool, who is also an all-rounder.

Most of the returning players performed better with the ball than the bat last year. Then again, the Khaya Majola Week, hosted in the Western Cape, very much tilted in favour of the bowlers with only Pranav Raichetti, of the Central Gauteng Lions, and Naudé Botha, of the Free State, scoring centuries.

In Bloemfontein, where conditions will be similar to those in which the Northern Cape schools play their cricket, there is likely to be a more even contest between bat and ball.

NORTHERN CAPE SQUAD

1. Benjamin Potgieter (Hoërskool Diamantveld)
2. Garren Stonestreet (Hoërskool Kathu)
3. Rethabile Mabuya (Tetlanyo Secondary)
4. Faizaan Kajee (St. Patrick’s CBC)
5. Noah Breyl (Karoo Tuisskool)
6. Tshidiso Mpofu (K.P. Toto Technical & Commercial)
7. Nathan Baird (Hoërskool Diamantveld)
8. Luqman Gool (Northern Cape High)
9. Hanru Rademeyer (Hoërskool Diamantveld)
10. Karl Thole (Hoërskool Kalahari)
11. Danie van der Merwe (Hoërskool Diamantveld)
12. Tebogo Mgobo (St Boniface High)
13. Kopano Mosenyane (Hoërskool Kalahari)

Head Coach: Roy Adams
Assistant Coach: Anthony Mabuya
Manager: Abdul Tier

Kuruman’s Hoërskool Kalahari will take a second shot at winning the regional title for the Northern Cape, North West and Free State after being crowned the Northern Cape champion of the Switch Schools SA20 – Volume Two competition.

In January of this year, they made it to the semi-finals of the regional event in Potchefstroom, and they’ll be aiming to better that performance when they visit the North West city in January 2026 for another crack at the crown.

Their status as Northern Cape champions was confirmed in late October when they took on Hoërskool Diamantveld, on the Kimberley Country Club’s B Oval.

Kalahari opted to bat first in the title game after winning the toss.

Both sides found run scoring to be challenging, but the Kuruman crew excelled in the field and successfully defended a modest total to win by 13 runs.

Strauss van Heerden and Myburgh de Klerk were the only Kalahari batsmen to exit the teens, with Van Heerden hitting three fours in his 20 runs off 21 balls. De Klerk, meanwhile, adopted a more cautious approach, striking only one four in his 23 off 36, but his effort proved to be valuable in a low-scoring contest.

Francois Hattingh was on fire for Diamantveld, delivering a devastating spell, which earned him 5/20 from 3.5 overs. Cobus Fourie, with 2/12, also made matters difficult for the Kuruman school, who were bowled out for 112 after 18.5 overs.

Fourie, then, opened the batting and played his part by dispatching four balls for four in scoring 29 from 32, but Janko Noeth removed the next three batsmen in the order for a combined 12 runs before the fifth man in, Hanru Rademeyer, slowed the slide.

He and Fourie added 38 runs for the fourth wicket before Fourie fell. Two runs later, on 71, Rademeyer followed for 27 from 26 deliveries, which included four fours.

Seven overs remained, and Kalahari took charge of them, with Diamantveld adding only 28 more runs while losing three more wickets.

Liam Laing was a big reason for the Kimberley side’s struggles, capturing a miserly 3/10 from his four overs, while Noeth, who had struck early, finished with 3/18 from four. A couple of run outs, involving both Laing and Noeth, also slowed Diamantveld’s progression.

After 20 overs, they finished on 99/8, still 13 runs shy of Kalahari.

With the win, Kalahari joins, among others, the Free State champions St. Andrew’s School, and North West champions, Potchefstroom Gimnasium, at the regional final in January.

Summarised Scorecard

Hoërskool Kalahari 112/10 (Myburgh de Klerk 23, Strauss van Heerden 20; Francois Hattingh 5/20, Cobus Fourie 2/12); Hoërskool Diamantveld 99/8 (Cobus Fourie 29, Hanru Rademeyer 27; Liam Laing 3/10, Janko Noeth 3/18). Kalahari won by 13 runs. 

In a round three match of the Western Cape’s Switch Schools SA20 – Volume Two competition, Khayelitsha Hub won the toss against Wynberg Boys’ High and chose to bat first on the Jacques Kallis Oval, on Wednesday.

Wynberg made that decision appear questionable as the hosts’ bowlers got on top of the visiting batsmen, while a strong fielding performance made batting progress even tougher, which led to the Khayelitsha side being dismissed for a low total.

The home side, then, without having to press hard, made the chase look comfortable and went on to a convincing seven-wicket win.

At first, opener Ayola Sam looked exciting for the Khayelitsha Hub, hitting two fours in his 13 runs off 15 balls, but his stay was soon ended by Wynberg captain Michail Tarentaal, who caught and bowled the dangerman.

Raihan Khan was a weapon for the home team, knocking over 3/8 in three overs, while Nicholas Stafford claimed 2/17 in four as the Khayelitsha Hub was restricted to just 78/9 after their 20 overs.

All Wynberg needed was a good start and their job would be almost done. They got it from openers Matthew Saunders and Matthew Mills, who scored 29 runs each in a 53-run first wicket partnership. Mills finished unbeaten, having struck two fours and a six.

Ntando Ham, though, did his best to undermine Wynberg’s charge to victory. He was electric, snaring 3/13 in four overs.

Despite his outstanding effort, Wynberg eased to victory, reaching 80/3 after 15.1 overs.

Summarised Scorecard

Khayelitsha Hub 78/9 (Raihan Khan 3/8, Nicholas Stafford 2/17); Wynberg Boys’ High 80/3 (Matthew Mills 29*, Matthew Saunders 29; Ntando Ham 3/13). Wynberg won by seven wickets.

Onder leiding van mev. Anneli Botes het Transvalia se eerste span in 2025 nie net alles uitgehaal op die netbalbaan nie, maar as ‘n groep ook nader aan mekaar gegroei.

Elke kragmeting was ’n geleentheid om hul Valia-gees te wys — met passie, vasberadenheid en ’n onwrikbare trots in hul skoolkleure.

Goeie Hoop in die Kaap

Die Kaap-toer was ongetwyfeld die hoogtepunt van Valia se seisoen. In ’n dramatiese wedstryd teen Montana het Transvalia tot die bitter einde toe aanhou veg — eers bykomende tyd, toe uitklop — om uiteindelik met twee punte te seëvier. Dit was ’n vertoning wat ware karakter uitgebeeld het, en een wat lank onthou sal word.

By die NWU-reeks het die span ’n indrukwekkende derde plek behaal, ná ’n kragtige vertoning teen Rustenburg. Die Sedibeng-uitspeelronde teen Dr Malan het nog ’n naelbytstryd afgegee, met Transvalia wat met 18–17 die pyp gerook het het.

Groei en ontwikkeling

Gedurende die seisoen het die span merkwaardig as eenheid ontwikkel. Hulle het mekaar ondersteun, verantwoordelikheid geneem en gewys wat dit beteken om vir mekaar en vir Valia te speel. Van die voorseisoen se fiksheid en krag, tot die seisoen se beslissende wedstryde, waar aanval en verdediging op hul beste was, het Transvalia deurgaans verbeter en voluit gespeel.

“Ek is ongelooflik trots op elke speler,” sê mev. Botes. “Ons het wel nie al ons wedstryde gewen nie, maar ons het altyd as ’n span opgetree — met trots, gees en hart.”

Uitslae

Rhodes-toernooi:
Wen 37–27 teen Bloemhof
Verloor 22–25 teen Dinamika
Verloor 25–38 teen Menlopark
Wen 31–26 teen Rustenburg
Verloor 22–38 teen Paarl Gim (kwartfinaal)
Wen 39–29 teen Waterkloof
Wen 43–41 teen Montana
➡️ Eindig 5de algeheel

NWU-liga:
Wen teen Rustenburg
➡️ Eindig 3de algeheel

Sedibeng-liga:
Gelykop 28–28 teen Dr Malan
Wen 59–10 teen Overvaal
Verloor 27–30 teen Volkskool
Wen 52–8 teen Vereeniging Gim
Wen 33–18 teen Driehoek
Uitspeelrondte: Wen 18–17 teen Dr Malan

Gauteng-kampioenskappe:
Wen 40–11 teen Tswelopele
Verloor 18–28 teen Noordheuwel
Verloor 12–33 teen Affies
Wen teen Kemptonpark
Verloor 23–27 teen Monument
Verloor 23–27 teen St Mary’s
➡️ Eindig 12de algeheel (Heidelberg Volkskool 13de)

The KwaZulu-Natal Tuskers u19 side named for the Khaya Majola Week in Bloemfontein from 16 to 21 December underlines the even spread of talent across the province in 2025, with no single school dominating selection.

Maritzburg College leads the way with four players, followed by St Charles College and Hilton College with three each, Michaelhouse with two, and Ikusaselihle High School contributing one.

For College, Daniel Nadasan and Sphamandla Dzanibe return to the squad after featuring at last year’s Khaya Majola Week. Nadasan has been a consistent presence at the top of the order, while Dzanibe’s left-handed stroke play and handy seamers add valuable balance.

They’re joined by the school’s new-ball pairing of Reece Willson and Samuel Hughes, both of whom have impressed with their control and aggression.

Hilton College contributes Ben Hockly, David Hill, and Sechaba Gude. Hockly, who turned out for South Africa u19 earlier this year, endured an up-and-down season but produced some of his best performances in the biggest matches. His ability to rise to the occasion makes him a key figure for the Tuskers.

Hill, a talented leg-spinner, and Gude, a lively paceman who continues to mature as a strike bowler, round out Hilton’s trio.

From St Charles College, Rowen Rajah, another SA u19 Emerging representative, brings express pace and a decent bat lower down the order. He’s joined by the hard-hitting Thandolwethu Zama and off-spinner Kaiyuran Naidoo, who attended the SA u17 National Cricket Camp in September.

Michaelhouse contributes Thandanani Zuma, a seamer who has effectively spearheaded ‘House‘s bowling attack and contributed some match-winning returns, while Ethan Muir, a composed top-order batsman, has anchored the school’s batting with several big innings.

Rounding out the 13-man squad is Siphosethu Ngcobo from Ikusaselihle High, whose inclusion highlights the growing reach of cricket development in the province.

There’s a strong sense of continuity in the group. The Tuskers’ u16 side from 2024, which featured Zama, Willson, Naidoo, Zuma, and Gude, provides much of the backbone for this year’s Khaya Majola team. Guiding them will be the same coaching duo that took the reins at u16 level: head coach Lucky Dladla (St Charles College) and assistant coach Travis Pieters (Hilton College).

KZN Tuskers Provincial Teams

u19

Thandolwethu Zama (St Charles College), Thandanani Zuma (Michaelhouse), Reece Willson (Maritzburg College), Rowen Rajah (St Charles College), Siphosethu Ngcobo (Ikusaselihle High), Kaiyuran Naidoo (St Charles College), Daniel Nadasan (Maritzburg College), Ethan Muir (Michaelhouse), Samuel Hughes (Maritzburg College), Ben Hockly (Hilton College), David Hill (Hilton College), Sechaba Gude (Hilton College), Sphamandla Dzanibe (Maritzburg College).

Head coach: Lucky Dladla (St Charles College)
Assistant coach: Travis Peters (Hilton College)
Manager: Suvedh Ramprith (Drakensview Primary)

u16

Ben Wilson (Hilton College) Wonga Mlonzi (Michaelhouse), Cody Sander (Michaelhouse), Akhil Bharath (Maritzburg College), Obakeng Motsepa (Hilton College), Keegan Vermaak (St Charles College), Caleb Sharp (St Charles College), Rex Wardlaw (Michaelhouse), Sange Qangule (Hilton College), Ryan Clarke (St Charles College), Aphile Nzama (Insika High), Sanda Futshane (Hilton College), Relebogile Mokoena (St Charles College).

Head coach: David Griffiths (Hilton College)
Assistant coach: Lwandiswa Zuma (Michaelhouse)
Manager: Qiniso Zondi (Estcourt High)